Raymond Rosales, 94, of Thornton, passed away on October 7, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Russell Rosales; granddaughter, Melissa Anne Stringer and siblings, Helen Morrison, Carmen Nagy, Julia Templeton, Russell Rosales Jr, and Theresa Merritt.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Veronica Vialpando Rosales; brother, John (Carolyn) Rosales; children, Patti Rosales Stringer, Daniel Rosales and Steven Rosales; stepchildren, Johnathon Vialpando, Darin (Jami)Vialpando, Dennis (Andrea) Vialpando, Devin (Caitlyn) Vialpando and Debbie Willis. Raymond's memory will also be cherished by his 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, along with his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A visitation will be held from 3pm until 7pm on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home 9998 Grant Street in Thornton. A Recitation of the Rosary will commence at 6pm. A Funeral Mass will be held 11am, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 9371 Wigham Street in Thornton. Interment will follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 2pm with Full Military Honors.

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